Coquette (La), Madrid

It is a small, jumping blues bar straight out of New Orleans with excellent acoustics to boot. You had better arrive early on live concert nights to find a space. Do not come if you are claustrophobic or allergic to smoke. If you are not, you will find that the atmosphere and the music are simply electric. The decor is all exposed brickwork, wrought iron, and wall-coverings made of old newspapers.